Description
The principles and practices for Scaling Agile to large and distributed teams presents unique challenges and opportunities. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to successfully implement Agile methodologies in expansive and geographically dispersed settings. From optimizing communication to ensuring collaboration across diverse locations, you will gain insights into tailoring Agile frameworks for both scalability and efficiency.
By the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Discuss the development of customized Agile frameworks suitable for large and distributed teams, considering organizational requirements, project complexity, and scalability.
- Explain how to overcome challenges posed by geographical and cultural differences, enabling seamless communication and collaboration among team members in distributed environments.
- Describe how to assess various Agile scaling frameworks, such as SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus, and choose and apply the most appropriate one based on project needs and organizational context.
- Define the adaptation and modification of traditional Agile roles to suit the dynamics of large scale projects, ensuring optimal collaboration, transparency, and accountability within the team.
- Discuss how to foster an organizational culture that embraces Agile values, encouraging continuous improvement, flexibility, and a proactive approach to change.
- Explain how to identify, analyze, and manage dependencies and risks inherent in large scale Agile projects, employing proactive strategies to ensure project success.
- Discuss the application of Agile metrics and reporting techniques to monitor project progress, measure performance, and make informed decisions for continuous improvement and strategic planning.
5 PDUs Total Credit; 4 Ways of Working (Technical) / 1 Power Skills (Leadership) /0 Business Acumen (Strategic)
PMI-ACP, DASM, DASSM, DAC, DAVSC: 4 PDUs
PMI-RMP: 0 PDUs
PMI-SP: 0 PDUs
